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''A Voyage To The River Sierra-Leone On The Coast Of Africa'' is a historical travelogue written by John Matthews and published in 1791. The book describes Matthews’ journey to Sierra Leone, a country located on the west coast of Africa, during the late 18th century. Matthews was an Englishman and a surgeon on board a slave ship that was bound for Sierra Leone to trade slaves. However, the ship was captured by a French vessel and Matthews was taken as a prisoner of war. He was eventually released and decided to stay in Sierra Leone for a period of time to learn more about the local customs and culture. The book provides a detailed account of Matthews’ experiences in Sierra Leone, including his observations of the local people, their way of life, and the natural environment. He also discusses the slave trade and the impact it had on the region. Matthews’ writing is descriptive and vivid, providing readers with a glimpse into life in Sierra Leone during the late 18th century. Overall, ''A Voyage To The River Sierra-Leone On The Coast Of Africa'' is an important historical document that sheds light on the slave trade and the cultural landscape of Sierra Leone during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
